Public perception

How police fingerprint scanning damages community safety

A REPORT FROM THE RACIAL JUSTICE NETWORK AND YORKSHIRE RESISTS

This January 2021 report highlights public reactions to the biometric technology policing development, underlining how border policing deters people from contacting the police when they are victims of crime.

For more information, read our blog post, or the full report below.

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A graphic of a group of people wearing masks. Above them is text: "For years I have been fearful of accessing public services, including the NHS or the police, because of their association with the Hostile Environment. This would merely add to that." Quote is attributed to a Wales-based non-EU migrant participant.